Travel Guides returns to screens this Monday on Nine, bringing its signature blend of luxury and laughter to the glittering skyline of Dubai. This upcoming episode introduces some fresh faces to the mix, welcoming Love Island Australia stars Callum and Mitch into the fold. While viewers might be wondering about the whereabouts of the Fren family, the focus remains firmly on high-end hedonism as the group checks into the sprawling Atlantis the Palm. From standard rooms that redefine ordinary to an extraordinary underwater suite for Kevin and Janetta, the level of opulence is immediate.
The itinerary kicks off with a dive into Dubai’s obsession with water in the middle of the desert. The crew spends their first few days tackling Aquaventure World and trying their luck with flyboarding, which mimics the movements of a performing dolphin. Dining is equally experimental, featuring a visit to Heston Blumenthal’s scientifically inspired restaurant at Atlantis The Royal, ensuring that every meal is as much a performance as it is a feast.
Venturing beyond the resort walls, the guides trade gold leaf for grit during a cultural exploration of Dubai Old Town and a shopping spree through the Grand Souk. The adventure shifts gears with a Land Rover expedition into the Dubai Desert Reserve, where they encounter Arabian Oryx and witness peregrine falcon demonstrations before settling into a traditional Bedouin camp for camel meat and local dancing.
As the trip winds down, there is still plenty left on the checklist including an underwater stroll through the Aquatrek aquarium and visits to the vibrant Miracle Garden floral displays. Even those looking for social media clout get their moment with tastes of Dubai’s famous viral chocolate. The getaway concludes with cocktails and a massive laser light show at Atlantis, capping off a week defined by extreme excess. Tune in Monday night at 7:30pm on Nine.
